Unit 7 A Christmas Carol

Lead-in Charles Dickens Charles Dickens was the greatest representative of English critical novelist in the 19th century. He wrote 14 novels and many other short stories in his lifetime. His style was realistic and humors.He gave us a vivid picture of life of ordinary people. His works shows sympathy for the poor.

Analysis of the characters in stories by the language they used. Skimming

Main heroes What they saycharacterist ic Scroog e Bob Fred Santa 1”I have to pay you a whole day’s” Wages for no work. He says Humbug” 2”That’s an excuse for picking a man’s Pocket”. 3 Leave it alone Much good may it do you. 1 cold, interested in money. 2 not care for his employee. 1”I’m too cold to write so I warm myself on the candle.” 2” I want a day off at Christmas” poor, modest and careful. “There are many things that do me good without bringing in profit” kind and helpful. He always says “Ho,ho,ho.” make others happy

Language Points

occupy vt 占领，侵占 The enemy soon occupied the fort. Is the flat already occupied? 这个房间有人住吗？ key words & expressions:

2. be occupied with(in)=occupy oneself with(in) 忙于（某事）；从事 （某活动） He occupied himself with various projects. 他从事种种项目。 I have been occupied in reading history books occupation (n) 占领；占有；占有 （居住）期间；职业、工作

care v care about 关心，在乎（通常用于否定句） He doesn’t care a bit about clothes. 穿着方面他不在乎 care for 1) 喜欢 ( 用与否定句, 不可用于被动） I don’t care for football. 2) 照顾 She cares for her sick mother.

Ex.1.I don’t know what happened to him, nor do I ________. 2. I don’t_____________ tea but soft drinks. 3.The mother ____________the sick child day and night. 4. I don’t______________ your opinion. It’s none of my business. care cares fo r care for care about takes care of

want v & n 1.want sth to do sth sb to do sth sth (to be )done 2.sth want doing to be done 3 = lack 短缺，差 ( not) want for ( 不 ) 缺乏 1)They wanted this meeting to be a successful one. 2. We don’t want anything said about this. 3.Your hair wants cutting. to be cut. 4.The book wants a page at the end 这本书末尾缺一页

n. 1 需要（ pl) 必需品； in want of 需要 The house is in want of repair. 这房 子该修了．

admit vt & vi 允许进入（参加） ; 接 纳 … 入学 / 入会，招收 vt 1. Only ticket-holders are admitted. 凭 票入场 2. At that time only boys were admitted to/into the school.

admit + doing/that … 承认做了 1)We have to admit the fact. 2)She admitted having done wrong. admit + n +to be +n(adj) 承认 … 为 … We must admit him to be foolish.

admit of 容许，有 … 的可能 This admits (of) no other explanation. 此事已 不容其他的解释了。 admit to 承认，通向 She admitted to taking away the book without asking. This gate admits to the yard.

Remember the following phrases

1.( 在 … 上面）暖 手 2. 如果方便的话 3. 一个解说某情形 的牵强借口 4. 想休息一天 星期六休息 请一天的假 5. 由.. 去吧 1.warm one’s hands (over sth.) 2 if (it is )convenient 3.a poor excuse for sth 4.want a day off have Saturday off ask for a day’s leave 5.leave..alone let alone

6. 对某人有利 / 好处 ( 坏 处 / 委屈某人） 7. 带来利润 8.( 向 …) 敞开心扉 9. 享受无限幸福 ( 生活 ) 10. 在一年中欢乐的季 节里 11. 需要得到 ( 维持生 计的 ) 基本物品 6.do sb good/harm/ wrong/do good to sb 7.bring in profit 8.open one’s heart freely to 9.enjoy abundant comfort 10.at this festive season of the year 11.in want of basic needs

12. 募集资金 / 资本 13. 穷困, 潦倒 富有 ( 较富有 )( 断断 续续 ) 14. 长话短说 15. 关门 16. 掏某人的腰包 17. 买得起, 出得起 ; 给予, 使得到 12. raise money /capital 13.be badly off be well off (be better off) (on and off) 14.make it short 15.close up 16.pick sb’s pocket 17.afford sth/ to do sth (sb) sth

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